Jennifer L. Boyd earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Tri-State University, Angola, IN) followed by a Master of Science in Psychology (University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN). She has over a decade of experience teaching psychology courses at Chandler–Gilbert Community College in Chandler, Arizona (2008–2026). In addition to her teaching role, she served for eight years in administrative and leadership support roles for multiple school directors at Arizona State University. She is currently a PhD candidate in the Evaluation, Statistics, and Methodology program at the University of Tennessee. Her current research focuses on doctoral student self-efficacy, with broader interests in academic persistence and research training outcomes. To connect with Jennifer, email JBoyd56@vols.utk.edu. 

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